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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.90, 64.36 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.90, 64.36 and 30.07 is: 45.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.90 : 64.36 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.90/64.36 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.90x = 64.36 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.90x = 1,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.26/42.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.11

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